The U.S. Forest Service approved the Hermosa Critical Minerals Project in Arizona, completing federal permits for manganese and zinc mining.

Arizona held its July 21, 2026, GOP primary to select nominees for governor, secretary of state, and attorney general ahead of the November election.

State Route 89A north of Sedona reopened July 13 after nearly a month closure due to the Pocket Fire, which is now 76% contained.

Chandler nonprofit For Our City distributed free backpacks, supplies, shoes, uniforms, and haircuts to thousands of students on July 12, 2025.

Living United for Change in Arizona filed a lawsuit to block a provision of the Secure the Border Act that criminalizes unlawful border crossing.

Pima County schools will receive $53 million in state funding for armed officers and mental health staff in fiscal year 2027, per Arizona officials.

A 51-year-old man was fatally shot during a home invasion at a Phoenix apartment, with police investigating the suspect's identity.

Arizona reported 977 heat-related deaths in 2024, with Maricopa County accounting for 63%, amid ongoing extreme summer heat.

The National Weather Service issued a Winter Storm Warning for northern Arizona with 4-8 inches of snow and hazardous travel through Thursday night.

The Pocket Fire north of Sedona burned over 27,000 acres and is 76% contained, impacting businesses in Sedona and Flagstaff.